Macarons may be the tastiest treat in town, but we can bet that sweets lovers don’t know some of these fun facts about our favorite dessert.
The next time you settle in to enjoy one or ten of our Macs, talk about some of these factoids with your friends and impress them with your exquisite dessert knowledge.
There Are Special Macaron Celebrations
Although every day is a day to celebrate dessert, macarons actually have their own special holidays. In the United States, dessert lovers can catch two holidays dedicated to macarons.
March 20th is Macaron Day in New York City where some macaron bakeries hand out samples for free. While that’s an exciting day, not everyone is able to make it out to the Big Apple to have their fun. If March 20th passes and you still need your fix, order some macarons to celebrate National Macaron Day on May 31st.
Macaron Creation is an Ancient Technique
Macarons are made via specific techniques and ingredients. Although the product we enjoy today wasn’t always the dessert it was, developed in the Middle East around the year 792.
Macaroons and Macarons Have Something in Common
No, it’s not just the fact that they are both actively sought-out desserts. Macarons and macaroons aren’t even remotely the same thing. However, their name similarity is no coincidence. Macaroon, is actually a direct English translation to the French word macaron.
We Sell the Most Popular Sweet in France
Eclairs are known to be a popular French dessert. However, these cream-filled delicacies aren’t the most celebrated sweet in the area. In fact, macarons have double the fan-base of the eclair, making it the most popular dessert in France.
The Caloric Count is Relatively Low
A light dessert? It’s true, macarons have a fairly low caloric count between 70 and 100 calories per macaron. Enjoy multiple macarons for the caloric cost of just one larger dessert that doesn’t come in multiple flavors.
There Are French and Italian Methods to Our Macs
There are two prime methods for developing macarons; The French and Italian methods.
The French method involves whipping egg whites to meringue-like peaks, and then slowly folding in almonds and other ingredients to take the air out of the recipe and create the desired consistency of the macaron.
The Italian method combines hot sugar syrup with the egg whites. This method whisks the ingredients together quickly, then combines them with a paste made from almonds and icing sugar. Combining these two mixtures also produces the macaron consistency, but also creates a much sweeter final product.
Join in on the Fun With Chelles Macarons
If you want to try a dessert that brings the flavor to your taste buds, Chelles Macarons has the treat you need. Stop in to our Dallas and Plano locations for a bit or order our Macs to-go through our nationwide shipping services. Contact us today to learn more about our services and flavors we offer.